Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 14:38:24 +0100
From: IGLYO
Subject: IGLYO - Interfaith Dialogue on Religion and Homosexuality
Interfaith Dialogue on Religion and Homosexuality
A Study Session organised by IGLYO and other International Youth
Organisations in conjunction with the European Youth Centre
September 14 - 21 1997 Strasbourg France.
This session is aimed at young people working in youth organisations who
are involved in religious youth work or lesbian and gay youth work or both.
IGLYO is the International Lesbian and Gay Youth Organization. We are a
world-wide association of and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
youth.organisations. In planning this study session we have worked with
several International Youth Organisations who are attached to religious
faiths. These organisations have contributed to the aims of the seminar
and will be sending participants. We also have a preparation team made up
of representatives from 4 religious organisations and IGLYO.
AIMS
The aims of the session are to increase understanding of the issues
surrounding religious belief and homosexuality and also examine the views
of lesbian and gay young people and their experiences of religion.
Whilst studying these complex areas we hope to be able to hold constructive
and creative dialogues on issues pertaining to morality, human rights,
religious freedoms and also interfaith work - all of these issues will also
be linked to youth work and international co-operation.
Participants will be recruited from different organisations, sexual
orientations, religious beliefs and locations accross Europe. To this end
will are asking participants to indicate religious belief and sexual
orientations so we can create a balance and ensure a fair representation.
METHODS
A wide variety of working methods will be used throughout the week giving
participants the opportunity to examine the issues in depth and also to be
able to debate and discuss in forums which will lead to better
understanding. It is hoped also to have a wide variety of information
available including articles. books, magazines and videos for use by
participants during the week and also for them to take home with them.
COSTS
The seminar is being hosted in the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg.
Participants are entitled to travel reimbursement under the rules of the
EYC. Meals and accommodation are provided and a fee of 225FF will be
deducted.from the reimbursement to cover these.
Application Form - Interfaith Dialogue on Religion and Homosexuality -
Information about you
Name
Address
Tel Fax
Email
Date of Birth Male
Female
Nationality
Have you special dietary or access needs?
Working Language English French Other
Do you require a letter to help you get a visa? (Y/N)
Passport Number Date and
Place issued.
In order to achieve a balance in the composition of participants we hope
that you can answer the following questions:
Heterosexual Lesbian Gay
Bisexual Other
Religion/Faith/Denomination
Information about your organisation
Name of Organisation
Address
Tel Fax
Email
Is this org a member of IGLYO?
Is this organisation a member of an International Youth Organisation?
If so which one - ?
Please answer the following questions to let us know a little bit more
about you!
Why do you wish to apply for this Study Session?
What experience have you in Interfaith work?
Have you addressed issues of sexuality in your work before?
How would you describe your religious involvement?
Give details if any of experience in international youth work?
What is your Expected outcome of this study session?
How do you propose to use the Study Session experience in future work
Please send this form to IGLYO by post fax or email before July 23
IGLYO
Postbus 542
NL 1000 AM Amsterdam
the Netherlands
Fax +31 20 6188172
email : iglyo@pi.net
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